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UC prompt word limit

Hey! Quick question about the UC prompts - Does anyone know the official word limit for the Personal Insight Questions? I don't want to go over and risk hurting my chances. Thanks!

a year ago

Questbridge recommendations - who should I ask?

Hey guys, I'm applying for the Questbridge program this year and I need to submit recommendation letters. I was wondering if anyone here has any advice on who I should ask? Should I prioritize teacher …

a year ago

Stanford questions: How do I effectively answer them?

I need some advice on how to effectively answer Stanford's application questions. Should I focus on showcasing my academic strengths, extracurriculars, or my personality? I'm struggling to find a bala …

a year ago

Examples of successful Purdue supplemental essays?

Hello! I'm working on my Purdue supplemental essays and I could use some inspiration or guidance from successful ones. Can anyone share their essay or some tips on what made it stand out? Thanks!

a year ago

Different Types of Science Majors: Need Help Deciding

I'm really passionate about science, but there are so many science majors to choose from! Can someone provide a list or overview of the different types of science majors available? I'm trying to figur …

a year ago

Opportunities for high school freshmen and sophomores

Hi everyone! I'm a high school sophomore and I'm looking for scholarship opportunities and such. Are there any scholarships or competitions open to high school freshmen and sophomores that I should be …

a year ago

UMich FAFSA Deadline?

I'm kinda stressed about making sure I submit everything on time for UMich's financial aid process. Can anyone tell me what the FAFSA deadline is for the University of Michigan? Thanks for your help!

a year ago

Unique opportunities or challenges essay ideas?

Hey everyone! I'm brainstorming topics for my college application essays, and one prompt I'm thinking about is about unique opportunities or challenges. Any ideas? What have others written about? Than …

a year ago

MIT vs. Harvard?

Hey, I'm currently a junior and seriously considering applying to both MIT and Harvard. I know they're both prestigious colleges, but I'm struggling to decide which one might be a better fit for me. C …

a year ago

How important are the Stanford supplemental essays in the application process?

Hey guys! As I'm working on my application to Stanford, I was thinking about the supplemental essays. How heavily do these essays weigh in the decision-making process? Should I be more worried about t …

a year ago

Pros and Cons of a Post Grad Year?

I've been hearing about students taking post-graduate years recently and considering if it might be a good fit for me. Can someone explain the advantages and disadvantages of doing a post-grad year af …

a year ago

Is Neuroscience a Hard Major?

I'm really passionate about neuroscience, but I am a little worried about how difficult the major might be. For those who are currently majoring in neuroscience or have already graduated, what has you …

a year ago

Is Scholarships.com legit?

Hey guys, I came across Scholarships.com while searching for scholarship opportunities online. Has anyone used this site before? Is it legit for finding scholarships, or should I look elsewhere?

a year ago

What's the Quaker Consortium?

Can someone explain what the Quaker Consortium is all about? I've heard it involves schools like University of Pennsylvania, Swarthmore, and others, but I'm not exactly sure how it works. Do they have …

a year ago

Biology BA vs. BS

Hey guys! I'm considering studying biology in college and have seen schools offering BA (Bachelor of Arts) and BS (Bachelor of Science) degrees. What's the difference between studying Biology BA vs. B …

a year ago

Persuasive Speech Topics?

Hey! I'm working on a speech for my English class and we need to persuade the audience on an issue. Any ideas on what topics for speeches to persuade would be interesting and engaging for a high schoo …

a year ago

Allowed calculators for the ACT?

I'm prepping for the ACT and I'm not sure which calculator to use. What types of calculators are allowed during the test?

a year ago

Prepping for a college interview

I have a college interview coming up and one of the questions I've seen was 'tell me about yourself.' How have you guys approached this question in your interviews? Any sample answers or tips to make …

a year ago

UC Berkeley Waitlist Class of 2024: What Should I Know?

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior who will be applying to UC Berkeley next year. I've heard a lot about people being waitlisted, and I'm curious to hear more about the process. Does anyone know ge …

a year ago

How to write amazing essays for Northwestern?

Hey everyone, I'm applying to Northwestern and want to write some great essays that will really make me stand out. Could you recommend any successful Northwestern essays I can read as examples, or sha …

a year ago
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